Northampton School for Girls
Northampton, NN3 6DG · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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4th of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 827 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.5 · 88 | 30% | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.49 · 83 | 25% | 2.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.2 · 91 | 10% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northampton School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.49 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Latin, BSL, and Engineering, or participate in sports like netball, hockey, and trampolining. Arts options include ballet, theatre, and the Senior Wind Band. Year 9 students visit Ypres, and Year 10 students undertake enterprise activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,670 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,801. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in the Year 9 Ypres trip preparation? What specific support is available for pupils joining the
What Ofsted said about Northampton School for Girls
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils "thrive" in a "warm, caring and inclusive" environment, achieving highly across an "ambitious, well‑balanced curriculum." Leaders and trustees hold the school to account effectively, fostering a culture of high expectations where behaviour is "calm, respectful and purposeful."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "highly across the broad and ambitious curriculum," with performance in public examinations "significantly above the national average."
- Attendance is a "consistent strength," sitting "significantly above national figures" due to proactive leadership and positive pupil attitudes.
- Staff deliver high-quality teaching, using "strong subject knowledge to explain new content clearly" and adapting effectively for pupils with special educational needs.
- The school fosters a "highly inclusive culture of belonging," with robust support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
- Personal development is "ambitious and well structured," equipping pupils with skills to thrive, including "exceptionally high-quality careers education."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to embed improvements in the sixth form so that students consistently achieve well," addressing variability in A-level outcomes.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum approach is "deeply embedded across all areas" to sustain "exceptionally high standards."
- Leaders should embed a whole-school approach to cultivate a "deep understanding of faiths and cultures" to uphold inclusion standards.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.4 |
| 2024/25 | 54.9 |
| 2025/26 | 59.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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